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English
Etymology
From supra- + maxillary.
Pronunciation
Adjective
supramaxillary (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Situated over the lower jaw.
- the supramaxillary nerve
- (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the upper jaw.
Noun
supramaxillary (plural supramaxillaries)
- (anatomy) The superior maxillary, or upper jawbone.